Change Registered Office Address of a Company
Change company registered office via INC-22 (₹200 fee, 30-day deadline). Cross-State needs Special Resolution + INC-23 RD approval (₹5,000 fee).
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About this service
Change Registered Office Address of a Company is a key regulatory filing administered by Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) — Registrar of Companies (RoC) of the State concerned; for cross-State change, the Regional Director (RD) of the relevant region; for change in registered State, the Central Government (CG) under s.13(4) read with Rule 28.. Filing is executed via - **INC-22** — Notice of situation or change of situation of registered office (filed within 30 days of Board resolution approving the change, where the change is within the same RoC's jurisdiction). under Companies Act, 2013 — Sections 12 (registered office of company), 13 (change of registered office — within RoC / State / across RoC), 14 (alteration of MoA — for change of registered State — requires Central Government approval); Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 (Rule 25 — Form INC-22 for change of registered office within same RoC; Rule 26 — within same State, same RoC; Rule 27 — from one RoC to another RoC in same State; Rule 28 — from one State to another State); Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Rules 2014 (Annexure I — fee schedule); Companies (Management and Administration) Rules 2014 (Rule 25 — intimation to RoC of new address); Section 12(5) — verification of registered office by RoC; Form INC-23 — application to Regional Director (RD) for change of State.. Our specialist-led team ensures full compliance with statutory documentation, eligibility verification, and expedited government approval.
Eligibility & thresholds
- Valid identity & address proof of applicant
- Active PAN & registered business premises
- Authorized representative authorization
- Compliant under applicable regulatory laws
- No pending statutory disqualifications
- Valid across authorized operational jurisdictions
- Pre-filing statutory documentation verification
- Official statutory fee schedule as per authority
- Mandatory periodic compliance filings post-approval
What's included
Everything in one transparent fee — no add-ons, no surprises.
Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. All figures verified as of 25 August 2026.
| Fee Component | Amount (₹) | Basis / Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Change Registered Office Address of a Company Statutory Fee | ₹500 | Official government fee schedule (separate from professional fee)Statutory Authority |
| Total Government Fee | ₹500 | (for default assumptions stated below) |
Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. Verified 25 August 2026.
Required documents
Each list identifies exactly what to provide — and what you do not need to submit. Use the accordions to expand.
- ›Board resolution approving the change of registered office; — Board resolution approving the change of registered office;
- ›Latest utility bill of new premises (electricity / water / gas / telephone) not older than 2 months; — Latest utility bill of new premises (electricity / water / gas / telephone) not older than 2 months;
- ›No-Objection Certificate from owner of premises; — No-Objection Certificate from owner of premises;
- ›Rent agreement (notarised) if premises rented; — Rent agreement (notarised) if premises rented;
- ›List of conveyances / creditors (where Rule 28 cross-State change — INC-23 requires list of creditor — List of conveyances / creditors (where Rule 28 cross-State change — INC-23 requires list of creditors authenticated by CA/CS/CMA in practice);
- ›Special resolution (for cross-State change — Form MGT-14 attachment); — Special resolution (for cross-State change — Form MGT-14 attachment);
- ›Newspaper advertisement in Form INC-26 (one English daily + one vernacular daily of the State where — Newspaper advertisement in Form INC-26 (one English daily + one vernacular daily of the State where the registered office is situated, for cross-State change).
How it works
Each step is labelled with who performs it — Customer, I-Pro, or the Regulator. Form names are linked to the official portal.
- 1Customer⏱ Day 1
Requirement Review & Eligibility Check
Initial consultation to verify statutory eligibility and compile required prerequisites. - 2I-Pro⏱ Day 1–2
Document Verification & Pre-Scrutiny
Comprehensive audit of applicant KYC, business records, and address proofs. - 3I-Pro⏱ Day 2–3
Statutory Form Preparation & Drafting
Drafting official application forms, affidavits, and supporting declarations. - 4I-Pro⏱ Day 3–4
Submission on Competent Portal
Electronic filing on official department portal with fee payment and receipt generation. - 5Regulator⏱ Day 4–7
Authority Scrutiny & Liaison
Tracking department scrutiny, responding to officer queries, and milestone alerts. - 6Government⏱ Day 7–10
Final Approval & Certificate Delivery
Official statutory certificate delivery along with ongoing compliance guidance.
Post-registration compliance
What to file next. I-Pro handles these as part of the annual compliance package.
| Filing | Form | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Commencement of Business (Form INC-20A) Penalty: ₹50,000 for company + ₹1,000/day for directors (max ₹1 Lakh) | One-time mandatory | Within 180 days of incorporation after bank capital deposit |
| First Auditor Appointment (Form ADT-1) Penalty: Statutory non-compliance; prosecution of defaulting officers | 5-year tenure | Within 30 days of incorporation by Board of Directors |
| Annual Financial Statements (Form AOC-4) Penalty: ₹100 per day of delay per form with no statutory ceiling | Annual | Within 30 days of AGM (by 29 October annually) |
| Annual Return (Form MGT-7) Penalty: ₹100 per day of delay per form with no statutory ceiling | Annual | Within 60 days of AGM (by 29 November annually) |
| Director KYC Verification (DIR-3 KYC) Penalty: ₹5,000 statutory fee per DIN + deactivation | Annual | Every designated partner / director holding active DIN by 30 September |
Penalties for non-compliance
Statutory penalties under governing regulatory provisions. Avoid non-compliance delays.
| Non-compliance | Provision | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Commencement of Business (Form INC-20A) | One-time mandatory | ₹50,000 for company + ₹1,000/day for directors (max ₹1 Lakh) |
| First Auditor Appointment (Form ADT-1) | 5-year tenure | Statutory non-compliance; prosecution of defaulting officers |
| Annual Financial Statements (Form AOC-4) | Annual | ₹100 per day of delay per form with no statutory ceiling |
| Annual Return (Form MGT-7) | Annual | ₹100 per day of delay per form with no statutory ceiling |
| Director KYC Verification (DIR-3 KYC) | Annual | ₹5,000 statutory fee per DIN + deactivation |
Common mistakes to avoid
Avoidable filing errors that cause delays or rejection. Each can be resolved before submission.
- 1Mismatched applicant legal name or identity details across KYC proofsWhy: Government verification APIs cross-check with UIDAI and MCA databases and automatically flag discrepancies in spelling or dates.Fix: Our specialists pre-validate your documents against official government databases before portal filing.
- 2Submitting outdated utility bills or non-notarized commercial leasesWhy: Premises proofs older than 60 days or defective landlord NOCs trigger statutory scrutiny queries and multi-week processing delays.Fix: We verify recent billing dates and provide pre-formatted, legally vetted landlord NOC and lease formats.
- 3Selecting incorrect classification, turnover slab, or statutory activity codeWhy: Applications filed under inappropriate classifications attract show-cause notices and potential rejection without statutory fee refund.Fix: We conduct a statutory scope assessment to align your application with the exact regulatory requirements.
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